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Private birthing suites with round-the-clock expertise
Childbirth is one of life's most important events! At our birth center we're honored to share your special moment, and to partner with you to create a birth plan best for you and baby.
Childbirth is a natural process, and one that usually occurs without complications. But if they do arise, as part of the Sacramento region's only academic medical center we are uniquely prepared for special situations and emergencies, with:
- Highly rated maternal-fetal, pain and obstetrics experts, on-site or quickly available
- Our region's only nationally ranked level IV NICU (the highest level of care)
- The region’s only center for on-site fetal surgery, with internationally known surgeons
- The area's only hospital with the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellence
Learn more below about our birthing center at nationally ranked UC Davis Medical Center.

Expertise for every kind of pregnancy journey
Nationally ranked specialties and doctors voted among our region’s best

Comfortable private birthing suites
Same-room labor and delivery in a home-like, family atmosphere

Birthing plan choices and partnerships
VBAC expertise and 24/7 pain management options

Personalized breastfeeding and nursing guidance
Extensive support, before and after your delivery

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UC Davis Children’s Hospital among America's best hospitals for neonatology and several other pediatric specialties.
Learn about our rankings